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Viscontea
Suspension lamp with a Cocoon resin diffuser, by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960.
680 × 490 × 680 mm
1960
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Description
Overview
Viscontea (F8001009, White) is a pendant that gives diffused light, from Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1960). The diffuser is Cocoon resin sprayed over a white steel structure.
Lamp
- Source: one E27 holder, 100 W halogen, not included
- Dimming: remote dimmer, not included
Specifications
- Ø 680 mm, shade height 490 mm
- White cord 2700 mm; white canopy Ø 146 mm, height 36 mm
- IP20; weight 1.9 kg (net)
- 220-250 V, insulation class I
- Diffuser protected by a transparent spray finish
Story
The Cocoon technique
Viscontea dates from 1960. A steel frame is coated with soft, web-like resin in the Cocoon manner, nature inspired the shape, and the name alludes to a viscountess.
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